2013 Mercedes-Benz C250 Service and Repair Manual

This factory service and repair manual for the 2013 Mercedes-Benz C250 deals with a single powertrain this year: a turbocharged 1.8L inline-four of 110 cubic inches, fed gasoline and fitted with double overhead cams. Variety comes instead from the bodywork and equipment. Sedan buyers got four doors, coupe buyers two, and the trim choices were Base, Luxury and Sport.

Engines covered

• 1.8L inline-four (110 cu in) — DOHC, turbocharged, gasoline

Body styles covered

• 4-door sedan
• 2-door coupe

Trims covered

• Base
• Luxury
• Sport

Known issues on the 2013 C250. For the 2013 C250, the federal record holds seven recalls. One concerned certain vehicles whose steering coupling bolt might have been left under-tightened, risking a loss of steering; dealers inspected it and tightened it where needed. Another reached certain cars sold or ever registered in Zone A states and territories, such as Mississippi and South Carolina, where the passenger inflator could burst and send out metal fragments. A software fault on certain cars could cause the eCall system to report an incorrect location to responders. Complaints from owners total 278, with 162 on air bags and 46 on the engine; 11 complaints reported a crash, 3 a fire and 14 an injury. NHTSA also logged 2 complaints against the 2013 W204-chassis models, both on air bags. Steering and air bag procedures, torque values, wiring diagrams and diagnostics are covered.